Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:35pm on 01 Jan 2026,Thursday Sports
Ravichandran Ashwin has warned that ODI cricket's future appears uncertain post-2027 World Cup, particularly after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's era concludes. Speaking on his YouTube show "Ash ki Baat," the off-spinner expressed concerns about the format's relevance amid thinning ODI calendars. While asserting Test cricket will endure in a T20-dominated age, Ashwin doubts ODIs enjoy similar guarantees. He highlighted how Vijay Hazare Trophy viewership surged when Rohit and Virat returned, emphasizing that star power currently drives fan engagement. With 156 wickets in 116 ODIs, Ashwin questioned what happens when these superstars retire. The BCCI recently mandated contracted players feature in domestic 50-over competitions, requiring at least two appearances before international commitments. (PC: PTI)
